davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-02

Brooklyn will raise monument to
Beecher's memory by popular subscrip-
ton.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-02

IL has been discovered In Paris that
the contents OF many of the letter.
boxes are systemaiicall. buried.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-02

Rubwrite is the latest explosive,
and is working wonders in English
coal mines.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-02

A pair of oxen sold recently al
Stockbridge, Mass, weighed 1926
pounds.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-02

Gov Zulick has vetoed the lottery
bill recently passed by the Legislature
of Arizona.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-02

alxed aTd. IA the process by which the active
curative properties OF the preparation are secured,
These three important points make Hoods sarsa'
arlla peculiar in It's medicinal merit, as Il accom-
fishes cures wholly unprecedented In The history %
Medicine Hoods sarsaparlla Is also peculiar IN ia
General appearance. Note ehe neatpcss In every
deta In the wsy IL pat up, The wel'.prnicd wrap
per- the explicit directions the care taken 10 prevent
hreakage ~ injury Remember that every wrapper
bears the fac smle OF the signature 0f tho propretors
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-02

sal hsf !, attention, ,s o,s q 5000 5000
francs las oferdon Of electricity
rendes, tabonhnical as a means Of
possjh,ng thcal action, mechanical
heat ~ amedical purposes. The
purpos NJ OF the prize is left to the
adju~of Science at Paris. and cor
Ao<dence from all nations is invited.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-02

preparation upon the market. Hence, much smaller
doses OF Hoods sarsapara necessary than is the
case with other medicines. dollar bottle Of Hoods
sarssparilla contains average % more than 100
doses aud VIA last month, while others win aver
agc 10 last not over week. Hence on the simple
question OF economy Hoods sarssparitia Is given a
decided preference IL you have never tried this
medicine, do so this season. DO not be induced %
lake any other but be sure to get Hoods sarsapara
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-02
100 Doses One Dollar

naTruTc Obtained for $50 by Il. d MKEIwKrmxK
THlIVIO Attorney, 81. LOUIS No. Advice free.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-02
Hoods Sarsaparilla

sold by druggis,s 81; slr for o.. Prepared b,
I. HOOD CO., ApotheoarIes. Lowell, Mass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23

A rage has sprung up this summer at
some of the country places for crows as
pets, and those who have adopted the
fashion are much amused in studying the
habits and peculiarities of this much
maligned bird. The crow has proved
himself easily domesticated. Once his
wings are clipped and he is well fed he
will not 90 very far away. Though at
first he may exhibit signs of timidity, in
time these leave him altogether and he
exhibits one of his chief characteristics
his love of company. Wherever people
are there he will prefer to be, and in this
way it is not unusual for him to become
nuisance. He is, moreover, an incor-
rigible thief, and will carry away every
thing he can lift with his big heak. pre-
ferring those things which are bright and
shiny to duller objects. He lis glutton,
too, and piece of meat held at q tantaI-
izing distance from the bird will mvari-
ably provoke loud and demanding
"Caw. Philadelphia Bulletin.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23

learned the truth, and that was after the
death of Louis Seabrook. Amongst the
papers Of the deceased was found letter
addressed to his uncle. 1t set forth in
rambling incoherent fashion these facts:
81 brought the casket of Caesar Borgia
as present to Grace" he wrote, Gin
tending that she should not long survive
her marriage. The little points that stud
the handle of the silver key, and that are
arranged 30 as to puncture the hand of
any one who tries, unwarned, 10 open
the casket contain deadly venom. But,
once brought face to face with my fair
and gentle cousin, l could not find it in
my heart to carry out my purpose. Two
natures have striven for supremacy in
my soul. The one is the cruel serpent
cunning infused there by the Borgia
blood Of my maternal ancestors. The
other is the frank kindliness of my Amer
lean father. What if the first named
element should once again win the upper
hand, as it did when planned Grace's
bridal gift? I have deliberately tested
on myself the death dealing properties of
the poisoned key. l have destroyed it.
Never again will it work harm on any
human being. And never again shall l.
/ would not live to deal with fresh
temptations - perhaps to succumb to
them. The legacy of my great grand
father has wrought evil for no one-not
even for myself. I go
ITO where, beyond these voices, there is peace"
Lucy II. Hooper in Frank Leslie's.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23

Il never knew so hard q summer on
pianos, said a maker. Even the best
and most expensive instruments have
suffered, those built of the most thor
oughly seasoned materials being the most
seriously affected. In cases where ex-
traordinary precautions have been taken,
and the instruments have not suffered
from the dampness particularly, the keys
have turned deep yellow. While it is
a good practice to keep an instrument
closed when not in use, SO that the
mechanism may not be impaired by
dampness, still it should be opened occa-
sionally, so that the daylight can strike
the keys. If this is not done they will
always turn yellow. Moths will also find
their way into an instrument unless it is
opened occasionally. Fully one third of
the work l have had to do on pianos this
season has been to repair the damages
done by moths. Some persons, however,
kept the moths out by wrapping piece
of camphor up in soft paper and laying
it on the keyboard. New York Mail
and Express.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23

Ihave had very considerable acquaint-
ance with snuff takers of every degree.
The first whose acquaintance made was
an old gentleman living at Reading Eng
land, many years ago. l was astonished
to see the way in which the old gentleman
RECALLED his nose from a supply he carried
loose in his waistcoat pocket. l afterward
learned that his waistcoat pocket was
lined with leather for the better keeping
of the snuff, and also that he had little
round table standing by his bedside with
snuff box, from which he refreshed
himself in his wakeful moments through
the night. He had been a great snuff
taker for upward of forty years. and his
supply was about one pound per week.
of which, should think, at least half
was wasted, for from his chin to his shoe
buckles you could not tell what color Of
clothes he wore, they were all SO be-
sprinkled with Harrison Brown"
Another phenomenal snuff taker that
l know well used half a pound Il week,
and did not scatter it about. He told me
that he had an affection of the lachrymal
gland of one of his eyes, and he found
much relief from his snuff taking Only
today / spoke to a snuff taker Of twenty
years standing, whose consumption aver
ages about five ounces a week. ! have
discontinued snuff taking myself for two
reasons. First, l was told ! could not
give it up. l felt sure could. and did;
and. second, found my speaking voice
impeded by the particles of tobacco get
ting into my throat. l once took pinch
from friends box which caused me ex-
quisite torture setting up an infiamma-
ton which involved my whole face and
kept me from business for "a week. That
snuff was adulterated. have seen noses
somewhat disfigured by the too long con-
tlnued Use If Irish and Welsh snuff
Tobacco.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
WoMEN'S WORK IN SYRIA.
Cooking and Caring for tho children and

Cooking and Caring for tho children and
Lazy iiusDaud-Socini RIOS; rictions.
There are grand wo-a - in Ara ola;
women OF ability, keen ins,.ht and won
derful capabilities. The duties of the
wife of Syrian today are as follows;
She brings all the water for family use
from distant well. This is accomplished
by filling immense jars and bringing
them upon her head. She rises early and
goes to the handmill of the village, car.
rying corn. enough of which for the days
bread she grinds by a slow, laborious pro.
cess This she carries home and cooks in
an oven, which is made in the earth. It
is round hole, lined with oval and fiat
stones, and heated by a fire built in it.
When the bread is mixed with water and
a little salt she removes the ashes and
plasters little pats of dough against the
hot stones to cook. Could anything be
more crude2
She cares for her children usually
large family-and does all the rough
work at intervals, while the devoted (o
husband calmly smokes his 'argelie, or
sits cross legged upon his divan or house
top, in conversation with some equally
hard working member of Syrian society.
The houses are made of a coarse stone,
roughly hewn. The housetops are Of
clay covered with coarse gravel. In hot
weather the sun bakes this mud formed
roof and large cracks appear. The rain
comes, and as a natural consequence.
the roof leaks.
This is something of which the fas-
tidious inhabitant of the Bible land does
not approve. 1t does not add to his bodily
comfort. He remedies the difficulty
shall tell you how? Not by any effort of
his own; far from it; his wife comes,
ascends to the housetop, and in the drench-
ing rain propells roller of solid stone
backward and forward, much as we use
a lawn mower. This rolls the sun dried
cracks together and prevents the entrance
of water.
These are only few Of Syrian house
wife's duties. Her reward is not in this
world surely. She cannot speak to her
husband in public; she can receive no
caress before his friends. Size goes yelled
and scantily clad. She has no time to
make her own hahiliments. for her hands
must weave and spin and embroider ar
tistically and abundantly for the husband
and the male children. In winter her
feet are protected only by open wooden
sandals, and drops of blood mark her way
to the Syrian well. This is no extra
ordinary thing, but by those who have
repeatedly seen it, have been informed.
Of course this is among the lower and
middle classes of society in Syria, but
those who belong to a higher class are
very, very few.-The Swiss Cross.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
THE GREAT WATERBURY CLOCK.
IL Is Nearly Done, and Is Said to Sur
pass That at Strasburg.

II Is Nearly Done, and Is Said to Sur
pass That at Strasburg.
The Waterbury Watch company has
almost completed its wonderful clock,
which. in its mechanism, is said to sur
pass the famous clock Of Strasburg. 1t
will be completed by early autumn, and
will then be on exhibition in several of
the leading cities of the United States.
No one has yet seen it but the builders.
The clock is eighteen feet high, with
base Of seven feet; the width is eight
feet, and it is six and one-half feet deep.
Nearly all the choice and expensive
varieties Of wood enter into its construc-
ton, also numberless variety of metals
The cabinet work throughout is a marvel
Of beauty. Five long years have been
consumed in its constructions; sometimes
four, at others five men have been en-
gagged in the work.
Time is indicated in the usual manner
by hours, minutes and seconds; in addi-
ton half seconds, eighths, sixteenths and
thirty seconds. The day of the year,
month and week may also be taken from
the dial. The number of wheels, parts,
pinions, springs and other parts Of the
mechanism is legion, all of which con-
tribute to most wonderful and amusing
exhibitions of historical events. The
several phases Of the moon are indicated.
The entire system of the planets and
solar system are shown in perfect form
and in all the varied revolutions, per-
feet system Of astronomy may be studied
from the ingenious machinery. Many
hundred figures represent distinguished
clergymen, lawyers, physicians, orators,
poets, musicians, sculptors artists and
actors; also distinguished men Of all
nations. These figures are said to be
carved in wood from correct ikenesses,
and are most complete representatives.
The signers of the Declaration of indie
pendence assembled as represented in
history, the cabinet of Lincoln when the
emancipation proclamation was signed,
the surrender of Lee at Appomattox,
several scenes at the centennial at Phila-
delphia in 1875, and noted scenes and
historical events as represented in the
Bible have prominent place. Shake
spearean plays are set out with characters
true to the representations of the author
and the modern setting at the theatres
with dress and costume to correspond.
Figures and fashions of dress, both ancient
and modern, down to the latest period.
are among the curiosities. A multitude
Of amusing scenes will fill out the
measure of this wonderful clock. 1t is
safe to say it will surpass any other
mechanical structure Of the kind ever
produced. Chicago Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
Remed for u Black Eye.

There is nothing to compare with the
tincture or a strong infusion of capsicum
annum mixed with an equal bulk of
mucilage of gum arabic, and with the adj
dition OF few drops of glycerine. This
should be painted all over the bruised sur
face with camel's hair pencil and al
lowed to dry on, second or third coat
ing being applied as soon as the first is
dry. If done Immediately after the in
jury is inflicted, this treatment will al
most invariably prevent the blackening Of
the bruised tissue. The same remedy has
no equal in rheumatic, sore or stiff neck.
St Louis Medical journal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
Power of o Windmill

One of the largest wind motors in ex-
istence is used for driving Touring ma
chinery at Great Yarmouth, England.
1t has four sails, which are forty feet
nine inches long by twelve feet six
inches wide, and extend 100 feet from
point to point. With wind of twenty
five miles an hour, the windmill has
fifty-tive horse power, and will easily
make 1870 barrels of flour in twenty-four
hours. The building containing the
Touring apparatus and supporting the
motor is of eleven stories, stands ninety
nine feet above foundation, and is thirty
five feet in diameter at the base, and six
teen at the top.-Arkansaw Traveller.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
A Successful Scheme.

First Confidence Man-rll never try to
work Boston again.
Second Confidence Man-Why not'
"Those Yankees are too sharp
"Nonsense. l swindled the Boston people
out Of thousands Of dollars-did it Just as
easy as rolling off log"
"Great C@sarl l worked that city for two
months as subscription agent for heather
missions, domestic missions, hospitals,
churches and everything else l could think Of
and didn't raise enough to pay my board.
What were you pretending to collect money
forl"
"a golden wreath for John L. Sullivan
Omaha World.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
Heavens Last, Best Giftess.

The Boston Globe has something TO say
about "female equestrienne" Americana
womenne, we may remark in passing, are as
a rule better equestriennes than pedestriennes,
although that they do some tall walking on
their shopping circumstances is beyond ques-
tienne Still, while she may shine moro
brightly as q rideress than as walkeress, let
us never forget how much we owe to yTomenne
as cousiness, a sisteress and a wifess and so
let us always endeavor to indicate her sex so
plainly that there may be no mistake-Bur.
dette in Brooklyn Eagle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
High Art.

Omaha Mother-Well, you have made .
picture at last, have your
Amateur Photographer-Yes, got it this
time
@But how small 10 is-not over four inches
long"
"Thats all"
"How much did that picture cost youl"
sAbout $40 an inch
Il think, my son, you'd better drop art and
buy real estate it's cheaper. Omaha World
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
FLOWER SONG.

Hark zee, pretty Golden Rod, leaning DER the
brook,
How | wish that at your face might catch
look
Yet you'll never let me peep tho know tits
fair,
Hid completely out of sight by your yellow hair
Shake those sunny tresses back, why are you so
shyY
None to see except myself and a butterfly.
IT'S 50 stin and shady here where the willows
nod
Won't you let me have one peep, pretty Golden
Rodf Gertrude Alger.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
LIGHT AND AIRY.


NY Den'is.' =, :
MY dentist IL a mild eyed man,
Tender of heart an soft OF palm,
Who draws me i.i whenever he can =
To his loving grasp
To gouge and rasp
He seats me in a cushioned chair,
Twists my Jaw and muses. my hair -,
All Of which IL easy to bear; :
Bu, oh, the roar
OF the electric bore.
Inever complain, nor gainsay the truth
OF the luxury of gold filled tooth,
Or silver, or platinum, forsooth;
But sight Of the bill
Brings on q chill
--NOrristown Herald
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
Hxdrnnhahia I'm China.

When native in China is bitten by
mad dog and symptoms of hydrophobia
present themselves, the poor fellow is,
according to custom in such cases, chained
up by his hands and feet till death puts
an end to his sufferings. Chicago News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
Coin of the World.

The London Economist estimates that
there are $4,000, 000,00 of coin in the
present circulation of the world or avail
able for circulation. OF this magnificent
total 50, 200, 900, 900 is in gold and g..
800. 900. 900 is silver.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
Povce OF Habit.

Foreign Count lat breakfast on wedding
tour,-Ish de menu satisfactory, my lofe'
Bride tsweetly)-Thank you, Alberto, it Is
all that could wish. But, il you please, you
may ask the waiter to bring me a cup of COT
fee and small steak.
Foreign Count absent mindedly, in stem
torian voice,-Slaughter In the PAM Draw
onei-Chicago Tribune
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
II Hasn't Changed Him q Bit.

The yachtsmen who for several weeks
The pillows have been tossed on,
Are coming back with swarthy cheeks
To social life in Boston.
1t is painful thing to say
But facts no one can alter:
The dude who went so fresh away,
Returns not one bit salter.
Boston Court,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
True Love Running Smoothly.

She-Do you remember that lovely moon.
light ride we had at Newport last summer,
Charley, behind that cute little donkeyi
He with tender reproach)-Do / remem-
Der IT, lovei As If could ever forget it.
She-You are nice to say 80, Charley, and
do you know, dear, never see donkey
without thinking Of youl-New York Sun.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
Seeking Rest.

"Goodby, Charley" said one travelling
man to another at a summer resort, al lave
tonight III see you again in New York"
"Why, you're not going home, are you"
that's what I'm going to do
"What fort Your vacation isn't half over"
ITO rest, old fellow, to rest. Merchant
Traveller.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
An Eve to Business.

@. Horn from Wayback-Say, stranger,
can you tell me which keer to take TO go 10
the Metropolitan Museum of Art'
Mr.. Lsaacs-My tear sir, you vas shust tn
time Der Metropolitan Museum of Art vas
sold oud by der sheriff last week und bought
der collection at cost brice. Walk right in -
Texas Siftines
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
The Season Is Over.

September Is here and vacation Is DER,
The season for picnics Ia by,
And the dude in the lavender trousers no more
Sits down In the strawberry pie.
Boston Courier.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
Sensible Girl.

You ask If I love you? Oh, yes, let me say
That l love you most fondly and truly;
You're always AZ sweet as the rose Of Nay,
For you use neither musk nor patchouli.
Boston Courier
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
The Great Question.

Pray, George, do not annoy me 30
With burning tales of love and hate;
One thing alone my soul would know
George, tell me, is my hat on straight
Washington Critic
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23

More than 1000, 900 pounds of tinfoil
are used annually to cover the smoking
and chewing tobacco manufactured in
the United States alone.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23

The summer hotel man
In silence now grieves,
And the song that he's singing
L. Nothing but Leaves"
Hotel NAH.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23

Though poets sing of love and Cupid,
Such talk Is idle-almost stupid;
For the girl that's fixed with patrimony
Has the shortest cut TO matrimony.
Washington CritiA
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
Coming Back.

Homeward from the rural places,
Where the summers sun shone down,
Tourists turn with brown tanned faces
To the shelter Of the town;
Somewhat richer grown In health,
Somewhat poorer, though, 10 wealth
Boston BudgeA
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23

Young Gallant-Miss Mabel why SO pen
sivei We have been sitting here gazing out
upon the ocean for over an hour and you
have scarcely spoken a word
Miss Mabel-rm lonesome, that's all
Town Topics
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
Speed of the West.
Traveller.

Strange Lady-Mercy mel Is this Omahai
Omaha Man-Yes, ma'am.
my goodness gracious! How it's changedr
you have been here before. thenf'
"Oh, yes"
ut was some months ago, l suppose
Omaha World
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
HappY Youth.

The skies Of life for him are bright
Who can the statement doubt
He goes accounting every night,
His girls dad has the govt
nnctAn c.lnrA,v
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23

There are over $4,000 Italians in New
York.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-24

Day Let us all touch elbows and share with
our neighbor who needs Us most. Then make
a truce WITH enemies, with care, with fears,
with tears and sorrow, and let joy be uncon-
fined on Christmas Day. Let justice soften
into mercy Let not hate harden into wrong,
bzt be transformed into love. Let anger
cease, let wrath be forgotten, let quarrels he
reconciled
Let charity dispense bounty. Let the rich
man love the poor. Let the lap Of childhood
be filled with plenty. Let al Rappahan-
nocks of estrangen-ent, separation, bitter
ness, unequal lots, opposing interests, be
bridged by the Babe of Bethlehem on Christ
mas Day of 81. And ''be We kind one to an
other, tender hearted, forsiving one another
even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven
you" There, l am preaching again, In a
secular journal of civilization. Yet / can't
help it. This Christ born me has thrown off
and left behind the other me, the old me,
who followed Grant and Hancock to Rich
mond in the wild, mad days Of turbulent
youth. / have taken of that faded blue
jacket, and can stretch my arms; ! have un-
bucklsd that worn belt, and can breathe
freely. Come, jacket; come, sword-hang
again on the wall. You are my old me; but
the present, real me is man Of peace and
acquainted with grief; not 30 happy as q
saint as he was as a soldier, but still trying
to do his work, since God didn't send for him
at Gettysburg. g.-Harpers Weekly.